Pontiac Sunfire towing capacity by year

The Pontiac Sunfire has tow data across 5 model years, from 1999 through 2004. The most recent 2004 Pontiac Sunfire carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Pontiac Sunfire page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Pontiac Sunfire max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Pontiac Sunfire, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Pontiac Sunfire years (2000–2004)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Pontiac Sunfire years (1999–1999)

Earlier model years for the Pontiac Sunfire, going back to 1999. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.